Hawkesbury (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – Irresistible Pools & Spas Provincial Maiden Plate (1100m)
Analysis
TETSU BELLE (11) resumes and her recent trial suggests she’s ready to perform strongly first-up. ODAKA (8) also kicks off a new prep and has trialled well enough to be competitive. BRUTAL ADVANCE (1) only just missed here last start and gets every chance from the draw. ADMIRE ME (6) was safely held on debut but can improve with race experience.
Selections
• 11. Tetsu Belle (5) — $4.40
• 8. Odaka (2) — $4.00
• 1. Brutal Advance (1) — $3.20
• 6. Admire Me (6) — $5.50
R2 – Evergreen Turf 4YO & Up Maiden Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
GALWAY FLYER (1) debuts and looks capable of making an impression. PENTAGON (2) returns from a spell and brings handy NZ form to this. FRANKELY SUBLIME (6) draws well and usually races well fresh. SHARE THE JOY (12) keeps finding the frame and shouldn’t be discounted.
Selections
• 1. Galway Flyer (6) — $26.00
• 2. Pentagon (11) — $2.50
• 6. Frankely Sublime (1) — $5.00
• 12. Share The Joy (3) — $21.00
R3 – $5m Inglis Xtra Bonus Super 3YO Maiden Plate (1300m)
Analysis
GOOD HOTSPUR (3) made a strong return at Gosford and looks well placed. MYSTERIOUS MASTER (6) resumes and has trialled well enough to be competitive fresh. PRECISE STAR (7) also resumes and brings solid trial form. LAMBERTINA (10) placed on debut and can give another good showing.
Selections
• 3. Good Hotspur (13) — $3.40
• 6. Mysterious Master (14) — $8.50
• 7. Precise Star (5) — $9.00
• 10. Lambertina (9) — $4.80
R4 – Elite Sand & Soil Class 1 Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
DUNREAL (1) was solid when resuming and looks ready to peak second-up. TOSEN STORM (5) usually improves into their second run and can be competitive. BAD TO THE BONE (3) wasn’t far away last time and has claims in a race lacking depth.
Selections
• 1. Dunreal (4) — $1.50
• 5. Tosen Storm (7) — $14.00
• 3. Bad To The Bone (5) — $17.00
R5 – De Bortoli Wines Benchmark 64 Handicap (1800m)
Analysis
SILVER TEMPEST (3) impressed breaking maiden last start and looks on an upward path. BLUE EYED BRIGID (8) rarely runs a poor race and stays right in contention. CARAVANSERAI (2) is racing well and brings strong winning form. FORBIDDEN RIFF (4) continues to hold his form and can feature.
Selections
• 3. Silver Tempest (2) — $4.80
• 8. Blue Eyed Brigid (3) — $3.00
• 2. Caravanserai (1) — $9.50
• 4. Forbidden Riff (5) — $5.50
R6 – Pioneer Services F&M Benchmark 64 Handicap (1100m)
Analysis
NESRINE (1) is chasing three straight wins and loves racing here, making her a key player. JARRITO (8) was sharp winning fresh and appears capable of progressing further. LEANTOTHEMOON (4) has shown enough to be competitive with the right run. SPICE BABY (10) resumes and brings encouraging early-career form.
Selections
• 1. Nesrine (6) — $4.20
• 8. Jarrito (10) — $2.80
• 4. Leantothemoon (4) — $7.00
• 10. Spice Baby (1) — $6.50
R7 – Clarendon Tavern C&G Benchmark 64 Handicap (1100m)
Analysis
CHARLEROI (1) resumes off a strong trial and looks well-placed to strike fresh. GAMBLER (4) resumes and has shown plenty of ability, making him a threat. BIG PAPA (12) impressed on debut and has trialled well since. BOOMTOWN CHAT (3) is capable of improvement and may give cheek from the draw.
Selections
• 1. Charleroi (5) — $4.60
• 4. Gambler (12) — $3.70
• 12. Big Papa (8) — $3.00
• 3. Boomtown Chat (7) — $23.00